I did an oil change and reset the service counter (at least I think I did). It was kind of a PITA to get it to work, but now when I start the car it says "INSPECTION 15,500". Is that normal?

I'm pretty sure before the rest, it said "NEXT OIL X,XXX" or something along those lines.

 

That's correct. It alternates between Service and Inspection when it is reset.

 

It's normal. The indicator alternates between OIL and INSPECTION depending on what's next in the factor maintenance schedule.

Edit: Sorry Mishka, same time!

 

Sweet! Thanks guys.

BTW this was my first oil change on a car other than the shitload of Hondas I've owned....so guess what: I didn't have the 36mm socket :D. 3 auto parts stores later and I was on my way. The only other annoyance was that Incredible Hulk apparently works for my local MINI dealer and decided to put the last oil filter on.

 

How did you reset it ? I've tryed a couple way from this forum and never succeeded .

 

Shoot I'll see if i can find it. There was a post on here where a guy wrote 3 different methods :D. The 3rd one worked for me.

 

Here it is:

Combination 1:
1) Press and hold the trip button
2) Insert key and turn to position 1
3) Watch for RESET to appear
4) Release the button, then press & hold it again
5) Wait for the RESET to flash
6) Release the button, and then press & release (once only)
7) Service interval should then reset to next interval

If that didn't work, try Combination 2:

1. Push the Trip Button
2. Turn ignition key to position 1 and 51A will appear to left of mileage
3. Release trip button
4. Wait 3 seconds
5. Push trip button
6. Wait (5-8 seconds) for RST to appear in left corner
7. Release trip button
8. Push trip button
9. 15000 will appear as new service interval
10. Release trip button

And if still not try Combo 3:

1. Press and hold the trip odometer button.
2. Insert car key and turn it to the fi rst position (not the second position).
3. You will see 51A come up in the trip odometer area.
4. Release, then press and hold again.
5. Watch for the word “RST” to appear on the Odometer indicator.
6. Release, then press and hold again.
7. Wait for the “RST” message to fl ash.
8. Release, and then press & release (once only).

 

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